McNeil and McNeel families in Pocahontas

 

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(1) Search for the history of the early settlement of the McNeil and McNeel families in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, specifically focusing on the Little Levels and Swago Creek areas. (2) Investigate the genealogical links and distinctions between the McNeil and McNeel spellings to determine if they refer to the same lineage or separate families within the county. (3) Identify prominent historical figures from these families, such as early pioneers, military officers, or local officials like Isaac McNeel or Captain John McNeel. (4) Find information regarding family homesteads, land grants, and specific locations associated with them, such as the McNeel Cemetery or Mill Point. (5) Research the involvement of these families in major historical events, including the American Revolutionary War and the Civil War, looking for service records or local anecdotes. (6) Look for detailed accounts in regional historical texts, such as 'History of Pocahontas County' by William T. Price, and records from the Pocahontas County Historical Society.